Italian Cookies

A really simple Italian dessert that takes around twenty minutes to prepare. I would suggest you use almonds if possible. Though they show as optional they do make the recipe just that little bit nicer if added.

3 eggs

1/2 a cup of orange juice

1 cup of sugar

1 cup of oil

1 Teaspoon of salt

1 tsp. of vanilla extract

3 3/4 cups of flour

2 tbsp. baking powder

chopped almonds (as mentioned at the top of the page they are optional but I would suggest use them)

1) In a large bowl, beat the eggs, the orange juice, and the sugar. Add the cup of oil and mix together well. Add salt, flour, and baking powder, mix with a wooden spoon (important that it is wooden). Add vanilla extract and chopped almonds (if desired).

2) Shape the dough into two 12" half moon logs and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F until golden brown (about 15 minutes). Remove from the oven and let cool for awhile.

3) Once cool cut the cookies a 1/2 inch thick and cook again at 450 degrees F until golden on both sides

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